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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.34, 14,996.25 and 6,021.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.34, 14,996.25 and 6,021.11 is: 8,308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.34 : 14,996.25 = 6,021.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.34/14,996.25 = 6,021.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.34x = 14,996.25 × 6,021.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.34x = 90,294,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,294,070.84/10,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.76

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